Captain Siya Kolisi calls on the Springboks to summon inspiration from Soweto's pivotal part in South Africa's history as they host New Zealand on Saturday.

Wing sensation Noah Caluori says he played through the pain of a torn wrist ligament during his break-out season for Saracens and England

Jack Singleton hopes to return to rugby union and is looking for a new club, a year after suffering a heart attack.

Cardiff head coach Corniel van Zyl says Taulupe Faletau has returned to non-contact training and thinks he will still want to play for Wales.

Beno Obano will become the latest England player to put his Test career on ice after agreeing to join French side Pau at the end of the forthcoming season.

Scarlets suffer blow before new United Rugby Championship season with the loss of summer signing Chris Apoua to an Achilles injury.

Centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg admits he "probably would have loved to" play for his native South Africa, but denies Rassie Erasmus' claims he was in talks over a Springboks call-up.

Northampton boss Phil Dowson says he is optimistic about extending Henry Pollock's contract despite agent demands for seven-figure annual wages.

England captain Maro Itoje says he was initially taken aback by the suggestion he step away from international action for the July Tests

New Zealand flanker Tom Christie is chosen as the new captain of Newcastle Red Bulls, replacing hooker George McGuigan.

Maro Itoje, Finn Russell & Benhard Janse van Rensburg chat to Chris and Ashy.

Airlink says the manoeuvre with two planes in close formation involved careful and precise planning.